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THE RUNDOWN:
- The 2025 July Buck Full Moon reaches its peak on Friday, July 11, at 6:36am
- Because of its timing it will appear bright and full on the night of Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11
- The 2025 July Buck Moon is taking place in the sign of Capricorn
We’re entering a fresh month in the lunar cycle, which means another full moon is on the horizon. And, as proper winter descends, bringing inclement weather, the Buck Full Moon is rising. That’s right, this July full moon is called the “Buck Full Moon”, and it’s taking place just a few weeks after the Winter Solstice (June 21) in the sign of Capricorn.
Lighting up the sky on Friday, July 11, this Full Moon is going to provide more than a luminous night sky. Traditionally referred to as the Buck Moon, the July moon’s name originates in the Northern Hemisphere. Male deer, referred to as “bucks”, begin to regrow their antlers in July – a symbol of strength, regeneration and growth.
Combined with the intrepid energy of Capricorn, symbolised by the goat, this moon will provide you with the fire you need to fuel your ambitions for the rest of the year, as well as a reality check.
Here’s what you need to know about July’s Buck Full Moon and how to make the most of it.
When Is The July Buck Full Moon In Australia
According to Time and Date, the Buck Full Moon or July Full Moon will reach its peak on Friday, July 11, 2025, at around 6:30 am. Because of its timing, we will benefit from the radiance of the Full Moon on both Thursday, July 10 and Friday, July 11. Each night, it will rise at around 5 pm.
The timing will vary slightly depending on your location. Find the exact moment to catch the moon at its fullest below.
- New South Wales, 6:36 am AEST
- Victoria, 6:36 am, AEST,
- Queensland, 6:36 AEST
- Tasmania, 6:36 am, AEST
- ACT, 6:36 am, AEST
- South Australia, 6:06 am ACST
- Northern Territory, 6:06 am ACST
- Western Australia, 4:36 am AWST
Because these peak moments fall after sunrise in most regions, the moon will look just as round when it rises on the evening of July 10 and again on Friday night, so feel free to enjoy the Buck Moon without a pre-dawn alarm if you prefer.
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Why Is It Called The Buck Full Moon?
The term “Buck Moon” originated in the Algonquin-speaking Native American tribes. In the Northern Hemisphere, July is when male deer, often referred to as bucks, begin to grow new antlers. Bucks shed and regrow their antlers each year, according to Farmer’s Almanack. In late Spring, the new antlers emerge, making the July full moon a symbolic and agricultural marker of regrowth, strength, resilience and seasonal transition.
Other Names For The July Full Moon
According to NASA, the moon has some other names, including the Rose Moon, Thunder Moon or Mead Moon. All refer to nature’s cycle and the storms (fitting for Australia, given our recent weather events).
Here are the other names you’ll find for the Buck Full Moon:
- Thunder Moon: Named for summer storms across July in North America and Europe
- Salmon Moon: Named by the Tlingit people of Alaska, marking their seasonal salmon runs
- Wyrt Moon: An Old English Term that means “herb moon,” tied, you guessed it, to the harvesting of summer herbs
- Ripe Corn Moon: Used by some Indigenous Americans to mark the early ripening of corn crops
- Middle of Summer Moon: This name originates in China, where the July full moon marks the heart of the middle of the season
- Mead Moorn or Honey Moon: Refers to honey harvesting and the drinking of mead. This is where the word “honeymoon” was taken from. In medieval times, it was believed newlyweds should spend one complete moon cycle after their union indulging in mead (believed to be an aphrodisiac), which is made from fermented honey.
- Hay Moon: marks the hay harvest in Europe
In Australia, July lands in the dead of winter, meaning we’re not doing much harvesting or honeymooning. But the long, cold nights do provide a natural opportunity for some self-reflection (if we’re not binge-watching Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders).
How To See The July Buck Full Moon In Australia
Deep winter is actually the best time to catch a full moon, so ensure you have a clear sky and a spot with minimal light pollution. For the best view of the July 2025 Buck Full Moon aim for just after moonrise or before moonset. At these points, the moon is lowest on the horizon, and you’ll benefit from its full radiance.
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Where To See The July Buck Full Moon In Australia
A full Moon always rises close to sunset in the east and sets at sunrise in the west. Aim for an unobstructed eastern horizon on the evenings of 10 and 11 July:
- Sydney: Watch it climb over the Pacific from Bondi’s Ben Buckler cliffs or book after-hours at Sydney Tower Eye for a 360-degree sweep.
- Melbourne: St Kilda Pier offers an ocean-to-sky vista, with Luna Park’s silhouette adding drama.
- Brisbane: Mount Coot-tha Lookout lets you track the Moon’s ascent above the CBD and river.
- Perth & Darwin: Beaches facing east-north-east—Cottesloe and Mindil respectively—give you Moon-on-water reflections before the city lights drown out the view.
- Sydney: Watch it climb over the Pacific from Bondi’s Ben Buckler cliffs or book after-hours at Sydney Tower Eye for a 360-degree sweep.
Clear skies, minimal street lighting and a thermos of something warming will make the show memorable.
What Does The Full Moon In Capricorn Mean For You Astrologically?
Full moons in Australia mark the climax of a lunar cycle, spotlighting truths, highlighting emotions and pushing stories toward resolution. They are a natural point for the release of habits, projects, or connections that have met their natural end and for taking stock of the harvests you’ve already gathered.
Saturn, the planet of structure, endurance and long-term goals, rules Capricorn. Under this Earth-sign lunation, emotional tides will flow towards practical matters, including career plans, finances, and the structure of your daily routines. The goat represents Capricorns, who are forever climbing and known for their sometimes ruthless ambition. You might find yourself faced with a sober moment of truth – Am I on the path I keep telling myself I want? Just follow the surge of get-it-done resolve. With Saturn poised to turn retrograde two days later, old commitments that no longer fit may finally be released.
July Buck Full Moon Horoscopes
Earth signs (Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn):
Momentum builds. Projects you’ve nurtured quietly demand a public debut. If you crave recognition, step forward—just keep promises realistic.
Water signs (Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces):
Relationships feel weighty. Show up for the people you love, but be mindful of emotional over-giving. Boundaries equal respect.
Air signs (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius):
Ideas crystallise into workable plans. The Moon asks for spreadsheets, not daydreams. Channel inspiration into a timeline.
Fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius):
The drive is super-charged, yet the goalposts keep moving. Check motives before charging ahead; ambition tempered with strategy will stick.\
How To Make The Most Of The Capricorn Full Moon
Spend the evening drafting a six-month roadmap or canvassing mentors who embody the success you’re chasing. Ground the ritual with earthy gestures—think a salt bath, a clay mask or planting winter herbs. Capricorn values tangible outcomes; small, consistent actions begun now can mature by Capricorn season in late December.
When Is The Next Full Moon?
The next lunar milestone is the Full Moon in Aquarius on 9 August 2025, ushering in a breezier, more collaborative energy. Until then, lean into Capricorn’s steady climb and let this Buck Moon show you exactly where the ladder leads.
Think of the Moon as a giant mirror drifting around Earth. As it orbits, sunlight strikes its surface from different angles, so we see varying portions lit up—these changing shapes are called moon phases. Over roughly 29.5 days, the Moon journeys from a slim New Moon (when its sun-lit side faces away from us) through to a glowing Full Moon (when the whole face is illuminated) and back again. Each phase signals where the Moon sits in its orbit and how the Sun, Earth and Moon line up, creating the familiar nightly rhythm that has guided calendars, folklore and our sky-gazing instincts for millennia.
Many people swear the full moon keeps them tossing and turning. Scientists have put that claim under the microscope, and the short answer is: yes, the Moon can nudge your sleep, but only a little—and not everyone feels it. It’s thought that the slightly brighter night sky during a full moon can actually cause sleep disturbance.
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